Bill Lewis is a poet, storyteller and mythographer. He has travelled extensively, giving readings and performances in England, Europe, North America and South America. He has also taught classes in writing, film appreciation, and “Myth, Magic and Spirituality” in adult education centres, schools and prisons.
He has appeared on television in England (BBC and ITV) and at English literary festivals and has read his work on the radio in England, Central America and the United States.
He is a founding member of The Medway Poets group. His poems have been published in various journals, The Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror volumes, and the Green Man and Other Tales from the Mythic Forest.
In addition to his writing, he is also a visual artist, involved with the international Stuckists art movement. Currently, Bill lives in the town of Gillingham, Kent, where he is committed to bringing poetry and art to people from all walks of life. To learn more about Bill, visit his Wikipedia page (Bill Lewis – Artist).
Workshop: Wordsmithing
Bill says this about his poetry: “I believe the poet serves the poem, not the other way around. Poems come to us, and it is the job of the poet to give them nice clothes and shoes to wear and send them out into the world.”
In this session, Bill will share some insights into his practice and show you how he constructs his poems and give some guidance on how to professionalize your work. He will also suggest ways to go expand and enhance your work practice.
